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Dollar Tree No. 5592

FAIL

Monday, April 24, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Address
259 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
32 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-202.15-PF
✓ Corrected

Package Integrity (Pf)

PIC will need to review with staff to remove dented cans and discard or return.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to clean retail shelves for spilts and dust.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.112-C

Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)

As discussed PIC will need to have someone clean up the parking lot and around the dumpster for loose trash and debris. 4-24-23 Arounf the dupster was clean but the sidewalk and the rest of the parking lot will need to be cleaned.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

As discussed with PIC the glass in the inside front door was broken. PIC has a work order in to have repaired.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to clean the floor in the retail area under shelves of product or debris. This should be monitored.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.112-C
✓ Corrected

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

PIC will need to check glue boards for ones that have a mouse on them and replace.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.

Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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